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117th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 3986
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
March 31, 2022
Mr. Marshall (for himself, Mr. Braun, and Mr. Daines) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
A BILL
To delay the effectiveness of certain new rules or regulations relating to the United States energy sector.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022
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Energy regulations holiday
In general
During the period described in subsection (b), no Federal agency shall finalize any rule or regulation that would cause—
a decrease in domestic oil, gas, or biofuels production;
an increase in gasoline prices; or
any negative effects on domestic energy production, domestic electricity generation, transmission of fuel or electricity, infrastructure development, or transportation fuels.
Period described
The period referred to in subsection (a) is the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the earlier of—
January 1, 2023; and
the date on which the national average consumer gasoline price is $2.60 per gallon or less.